"Oh... I don't want to... myself.

　Regina is twitching on the floor.
　... Hmmm. It's a punishment that I've constantly injected into Milly.
　Well, I've just given you a little harsh punishment, it's nothing to worry about.

"Well... I don't know, but... I'm afraid I'm going to get a little crazy.

　A twitching Regina bleaches her cheeks.
　You might have to worry!? Stop it Regina! That's a thorny road!?

　So now I'm at Regina's.
　I came here to get extra spice because I ran out of spices after using it on trial.
　Full stock is expected to arrive next week, but we still have some savings here. Well, I'll manage to keep it alive.

"Well, I'll get some spices,"
"I'm going out to eat curry, too. It's been a long time since I've had such a big hit.

　Perverted pharmacists in spice countries seem to like curry and rice very much. Everything seems to have ignited the spirit of research, and it seems that they will study the formulations that fit well with each ingredient. Seafood curry might be ready, too.

"But with all this spice, is it really okay to pay this price?"

　I once stole from Norbert... Oops, that doesn't sound right... the price of spices I buy from Regina is, to be honest, extraordinary.

"Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, sir. That's what we buy through our personal channels."
"No, but the cost..."
`I don't know what to Alice: I don't think I'm an amateur in economics."

　No, I'm not an economic professional, but...
　Regina laughs furiously and looks up at me lying on the floor.

"Isn't the sugar of the nobility high in this city? It's akin to that." I don't want to risk my life to export it, but only profitable ones are taken to other cities."

　What Regina says is reasonable, and if you think about it, it's only natural.
　In this world, there is something like an aristocratic brand.
　Sugar made from sugar cane, so-called aristocratic sugar, is very expensive in this city, All Bloom. It's a very high‐end article that ordinary people can't touch.
　Sugar made from sugar radishes, on the other hand, is affordable to ordinary people in the 42 wards.
　It's because of its affordability that cakes are now in fashion in the 42 wards and are so popular that anyone can easily eat them.

　Even with the same 'sugar', prices jump from tens to hundreds of times when aristocrats are involved.
　If I were to pass outside the city where the beast was rampant, travel through vast land, and carry it with me at the risk of my life, I would certainly bring something of high value.
　It's a life‐threatening peddler, and I can't afford to make a small profit. Goods are limited to those of high value and not bulky.

　In other words, that's what Norbert was bringing.
　Norbert was a peddler of the barons, signing contracts between the lords of the Thirty Counties and the barons of Baocriere. Considering this fact, it can be seen that what he deals with is "excellent goods suitable for nobles."
　Besides, aristocrats are ostentatious creatures. It's an incomprehensible creature that dares to want expensive things.
　It's a super high-quality article approved by the nobles of other countries, and it's a spice that was carried at the risk of life by a peddler of aristocratic purveyors.
　Don't make any sense that the ano spice is 500,000Rb.

"And what you personally have in stock is like sugar in the 42nd leg.
"Well, because of the transportation costs, it's more expensive than Baocriere, but... these things 'have a point in using them.' It's different from the kind of craft that you would boast about at a price like a fool."

　Well, 500,000Rb of spice is hard to use.

`It's a discount, if you say transportation, or bring it with the rest of it said. Why don't you feel free to worry about the price? I can't believe you sold delicious curry at a reasonable price. That's better for us, too."
"All right, thank you."
"Why are you so grateful?" That's disgusting!"

　Smiling, Regina flaps her hands.
　... or, you know, get up. How long are you going to stay on the floor?

"Well, now..."

　By the way, I'll ask you something that you've been wondering about.

"You said that the spices disappeared from the market in the heavy rain, but..."
"Oh, the spice of the nobility," As I heard later, some peddler has done something about it. So the barons and the peddlers' guild restricted the circulation of spices for fear of trouble with the barons of Baocriere. and I had a hard time getting what I could use for medicine."
"Can't you get your own route?"
"I don't want to... that kind of money, will the nobles let them have their own way?" They're very strictly controlled for taking things out and bringing them in."
"...you're a bunch of money-laden people with a lot of interest."

　I also heard that the spices that Regina personally imports are treated as "plant seeds" and "vegetables," and the introductory tax is extremely cheap compared to spices.
　If you mix it with aristocratic spices, you could tax other spices.
　That's why they try to buy prominent spices like aristocratic spices from peddlers' guilds.

　Well, if a mysterious pharmacist buys a mysterious plant, he won't be suspicious, and if he's interested in spices, he might think he's just a drunkard.
　The reason why he has lived in peace so far may be because his mysterious aura was so dense.

"Homma is not worth the price of aristocratic spices, is it? But it is an indispensable ingredient for making medicine of that time... so long as I don't know when that will happen again, I'd like to keep aristocratic spices, even if I pay dearly."
"And you're doing your best research on the market?"
"Have you reviewed it a little? I can compliment you."
"If it hadn't been there, I would have done it as a compliment."

　When I treat him lightly, he grins, saying, "That's the reward."
　Don't look like such a "delicious wow." I don't think he's an entertainer.

"Well, don't go home,"
"Oh, be careful!"

　stop suddenly to leave the store

　Is this a attentive fellow, or does it happen to be?"

"What's wrong with you?"
"Oh, no, I mean... ...you see,"
"Huh?"

　I tried to ask... I quit.

"No, nothing,"
"What a strange thing to do," Don't go home early, sir, and wait impatiently.""Really!? Let's hurry home!"
"Ah... Homma, I'm stupid,"

　Regina looks dumbfounded even though she shook it herself.
　I think I've only given you a ride.

"Well,"
"Hoosh! Hoosh!

　I was imitated.
　d*mn, you've managed to see through a moment's hesitation.

　Some words have become difficult to say recently.
　I hesitate to say... to hear. That's what I'm saying.

　Well, I'm a stranger.





　I met Estella on my way back to Yodamari-tei.
　Hey, hey!

"Estella!"
"Hi, Jillo," It was very late, wasn't it?"
"What are you doing? You must have asked me to stay at the Yangtari-tei!"

　I asked Estella to look after me when I went to Regina's.
　No, I don't need to look after Jeanette because she's here, but... I thought I asked her to stay with me because she's the only one.

"Natalia forced me to do my job earlier,"
"What about Natalia? Is it Yangdaljeong?"
"No, it's Usse's place. Finally, the Hunting Guild is set to launch a campaign against the Swarm of the Devil. and now there's one thing to worry about."

　Well, that's a blessing.
　But I don't care about that!
　Either way, the umaro and others can't move until the big eatery is over, so the construction of the street gate will resume after the tournament. If the Swarm is over before that, that's all right.
　More than that, it is!

"So now you're alone in the Yangtamari-tei!"
"Well, yes, but I think it's all right. We don't have any customers because we're not open."
"That's why I asked you!"

　Jeanette has been afraid of being alone lately. I've come to look very uneasy.
　That's why I always want to keep someone by my side who can calm me down.

"Oh, come on! Are you in a hurry?"
"Yasilo".

　I was about to run when Estella stopped me.

"What are you in such a hurry about? Jeanette would be fine. I used to run the shop by myself until you came."

　I heard you're in a hurry because the situation is different from before.

"Ginnett has been acting a little strange lately. That's why I'm curious. Don't you notice?"
"How does Jeanette look??...especially?"

　Oh my gosh!
　I can't believe Estella is a shrewd woman who hasn't noticed the changes in her Jeanette.

"Isn't it you who is strange?"
"Me?"

　What are you saying? I'm quite normal, aren't I?
　Of all the 42 wards... No, he's the only decent person.

"Don't you care too much about Jeanette these days? It's like you're taking care of a young child."
"Well... that's Jeanette's guy these days..."
"And,"

　an estella approaching one's body
　Clear eyes peep into my eyes. Estella gazes at me at such a distance that if I bow lightly, I will kiss her.

"Lately you've been looking somewhere far away. as if my heart were not here."
"That's what I'said he.

　I was going to say that I didn't have it... Estella's eyes swung slightly, and she turned somewhat lonely... I couldn't say it.

"If you have any worries, I'll give you advice. Don't hesitate. It's between you and me."

　I get a slap on my chest with my fist lightly clenched fist.
　...it seemed like a very heavy blow.

　Worries?
　Me?

"Well, I'll go back to work, but I'll have dinner at the Yodamari-tei."
"Pay me,"
"I know," See you, Jillo. Don't take me too far alone. The tournament is near."
"Tell that to Bertina and Magda, not me. If they are in perfect condition, they can win."

　Then again... Estella's expression clouded over.

"It wouldn't start without you,"

　The remark contained some lonely nuance.

"See you later,"
"...curry on the menu?"
"Well, that's a real habit, isn't it?"
"Right?"
"See you later!"
"Work hard."
「…………」
"Huh?"
"No, nothing,"Estella dashing away with her hand up.
　It's like a hero of some sort. You seem to be popular with girls, I envy you.

"Why don't you come back soon?"

　Remembering that Jeanette was away alone, I started running toward the Yodamari-tei.
　Estella says she cares too much... but doesn't she really realize that she's giving out such a blatant lonely aura?
　But I can't believe I'm weirder... Aren't Estella's guys tired?

　I was thinking about it as I ran.

　Arriving at Yangdaljeong, he breathes in disorder in front of the door.
　As much as possible, as usual...

　I opened the door and found Jeanette cleaning the floor. He must have been brushing, the floor is flooded.

"Ah, Mr. Jiro!"

　When he finds me, he puts down the brush and runs away...

"What!"

　...I slipped and fell.


"Are you all right?"
"Ithata... oh... shame on you."

　Jeanette falls on her buttocks and tears come to her eyes.
　It must have hurt a lot because I heard a terrible noise.

"Do you want me to rub you asked.
"Oh, no! As expected, it's... buttocks, and..."
"Then I'll rub your breast."
"You don't have to rub there!"
`But I was like, "Booooooooooooooooooh,ooh,ooh,ooh!"'
"Come on! Confession!"

　press one's chest and puff one's cheeks
　But I feel pain in my buttocks and rub it again.
　He's a busy guy, fluttering his arms around.

"You were cleaning,"
"Yes, I thought I'd do it thoroughly when I had time."
"Well, will you help me?"
"No, no! I'm sorry, Mr. Yashiro, you must be tired from just coming back."
"Well, indeed, seeing Regina is a mental exhaustion..."
"Well, I didn't mean that... Mr. Le Regina, you're a pleasant person." you know?"

　I've been following you hard, but I can't hide my bitter smile.

"Do you want me to stand you up.
"Oh... I'm sorry,"

　I held out my hand and Jeanette clung to my arm with her hands.
　His knees were shaking a little and he seemed to have a hard time standing up.
　It must hurt a lot...

"Shall I rub you?"
"Just your feelings..."
"Don't hesitate to flutter as much as you like."
"That's not the sound of rubbing!"

　No, it's said that saliva will cure you.

"Oh..."

　Jeanette exclaims briefly, pressing her butt and turning her face red.
　Oh... I see.

"Did you leak it?"
"No, I don't! Well, my butt... I got wet... I got round spots on my skirt..."
"Where is it?"
"Don't look!"

　When I try to peep in, Jeanette twists herself and lets go in the opposite direction.
　Hmm... Are you going to do that movement with me? With me, who was called the Kabaddi ogre when I was in the fourth grade of elementary school!?

"Kabadi Kabadi Kabadi Kabadi."
"What spell is it?"

　I'll sit down and take a quick step from side to side to watch the opponent's gap... if I show you a little gap, I'll go around behind you in an instant!

"Kabadi Kabadi Kabadi Kabadi."
"I'm scared, I'm scared, Mr. Yashiro!"

　Good, now!
　Put your weight on your left foot and jump to the right at once.
　At this momentary feint, Jeanette was completely blown out of the air and left unprotected... clangling!... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling... clangling metal.

"... Mr. Jiro... ...are you all right?"
"Oh... it's just lukewarm, and I think I'm going to catch a cold."

　At the end of the jump was a bucket of water, and I had turned it over beautifully. It rolls like a comic book and is flooded all over.

"Why don't we stop playing while cleaning?"
"Yes... sir,"

　I feel like an elementary school student who has been scolded by his teacher.
　What are you doing, me?
　I'm old, too, and I've got to have a little more calm...

"Yes! How are you, old man?"~, the floor got wet and slipped...Whoaahahahahahah!?"

　With a dull thud, Percy, who had suddenly rushed into the store, slipped on the wet floor and fell down on his buttocks, rolled back and forth and went out again.

　... here's an adult man who's more restless than I am. I'm still safe, right?

"What!? What's wrong with you? What's this trap?"

　With tears in his eyes when he decided to make a batch remake, Percy runs back into the store.

"Did you leave the sugar factory alone and stalk the Neferry again?"
`Geez!' she said to herself, `that's not the case.'P.E. P.E.'
"Ginnette. Give him 'The Judgment of the Spirit,'"
"No, I'm sure you'll be a frog."

　Percy whistles poorly, making poor excuses even for Jeanette to find out that it's a lie.

"By the way, my dear," I have two bags of sugar here..."
"I don't have time for your advice,"
"You haven't said anything yet!"I know what you mean! He's always bringing me sugar, like a fool.
　Bring me something more witty once in a while!

"As you can see, I'm going to clean it now."
"Oh, I thought you were cleaning up or playing in the water."
"How innocent do you think you are of us.

　Jeanette giggles at me and Percy's conversation.
　As Estella said, it's the usual Genet.
　When I came back home, I was cleaning normally.

　After all, I guess it was just my imagination.

　Jeanette in the Yodamari-tei was very natural, and there was no sign of anything strange about her.
　...I guess I'm a little tired, too. It may have been too much of a concern.

"Oh, then! I'll help you too, cleaning up! Then it'll be over early and you can't consult with me, right? Yes, it's decided!"
"...you, I don't mind. Then help me. I'll let you eat something delicious for your part-time job."
"Really!? What? Egg rolls? Boiled eggs?"
"Almost in your head, Neferry!"

　Oh, that's nice. It's always looking like fun.
　I have a girl I like, my job is going well, and I have a relative who's too broad-minded to allow me to stalk... ...Molly, I think I can tighten my brother up a little more.

　Well, most of what Percy calls "consultation" is nonsense at that level, like, "I'd like to watch a big eating contest with Neferry, but is there a way to create a feeling like 'I happened to be sitting next to you?'"
　Then it's all right to tell them to come close to our camp.
　Neferry has been unofficially designated as a cheering squad for us.
　I'm currently having my clothes made at the ukurinez clothing store.

"Well, I'm going to take it off a little, so you brush it off here."
"Come on! I'm very good at brushing you up!"
"...don't you have any pride?"

　Percy happily begins brushing after declaring that she is being overworked by her sister.
　In the meantime, I went back to my room to change my wet clothes......

"Well...!"

　Jeanette calls me back to my room.
　At the same time, he was very flustered and grabbed my clothes.

"...and where?"
"What? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ."
"Oh...... well, that'said he. If you don't change clothes soon, you'll catch a cold."
"Oh, yes,"
"Then keep your wet clothes in the laundry basket. I'll wash it to-morrow."

　Let go of my clothes, clasp your hands in front of me as if you were grabbing my apron, and bow.

　... you're lonely, you know, and you'
　Jeanette's eyes earlier were serious.

　At that moment Jeanette was certainly afraid of being alone.

　... well, let us not dwell on the complete forgetfulness of Percy's presence, which is brushed with humming. I'm not a devil, either.

　but...

"I'll be back soon,"
"Yes, I'll be waiting."

　Jeanette is... a little strange these days.


　Go back to your room, take off your wet clothes, and wipe yourself.
　In the meantime, what I think about is Jeanette...

　Isn't there something wrong with him?
　Children say that when they get sick, they instinctively depend on their parents.
　I don't think I'll tell you if something goes wrong, Jeanette.

　You might want to see Regina once.

　Anyway, it's certain that Jeanette feels 'something' and keeps 'something' a secret.
　It's surprising that Estella hasn't noticed it... Well, he's been busy lately and he's less in the sun.
　Magda might have noticed something.
　Loretta... ...no, I don't you think so?

　change back to the floor

"... That's early,"

　What do you mean?
　When I come back, the floor cleaning is completely finished, isn't it?

"What? Was I that late?"
"No, Mr. Percy showed us his amazing brush handling. It was amazing."
"Oh, I wanted to show you my beautiful brush!"
"Well, let's sprinkle water again."
`I don't want to waste my time!'

　Now that the floor has been cleaned up, I have no choice but to take Percy's silly advice.
　Give Jeanette the spices she got from Regina and ask her to make curry.
　Estella will also come later, so it's OK to make quite a bit more.

"No, what? There's nothing else to discuss. ... Oh, do you need three bags of sugar? I'll do it."
"... just tell me,"

　I don't need any more sugar!
　I'm going to resell it to Ascent.

"Actually..."

　Percy begins to speak with a serious look.

"I'd like to watch the eating contest with Mr. Neferry, but is there a way to create a feeling like 'I accidentally got the seat next to me?'"

　...he's such a fool!"Come to our camp. The Neferry is supposed to support us, not the audience."
"Really!? Can I go there?"
"If the Forty-Ward gives an OK,"
`I'll give it! I'm sure I'll give it! I'll give it to Mr. Neferry under diplomatic pressure with sugar!'

　Oh, he's licking the world.
　If you're kicked out of ward 40, come to ward 42. I'll use all my know‐how to help develop the 42 wards.

　Afterwards, after a great uproar, Percy began to prepare for the return after being shown a strange dance of Percy's excitement, who was impressed by the deliciousness of the curry.

"I'm going to go to the lord, and I'm going to go, 'Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
"Genet~ Do you have salt?"
"Don't scatter it".

　Hey! I was refused with a smile.

"Well, I'm going home!"

　Percy walks out of the hotel in high spirits.
　I'm sure it's going to be a long way off because it's a trifle."

"Well, Mr. Manager and Mr. An-chan, too." See you again!'
"Yes, I'll be waiting for you again."
"Tell Molly, 'That's too bad of you.'"
"I'll tell you, what! See you later!"
"Don't go near Neferry, go straight home~"

　I waved her off, but Percy wouldn't budge from the front of the door.
　What? Hurry up and go home.

"Ah, sweetie
"What?"
"Again!"
"Don't say 'crotch' or 'crotch' -- you're an obscene fellow."
"That crotch! See you again!"
"... Stop it, say it to that face... It's kind of cool..."
"So you're "again" so that it doesn't happen."
"You don't have to say it over and over again."
"Because!"


　Percy is pure in a way... that's why he doesn't read the atmosphere.


`You haven't replied to `See you again!'

　... he kept his eyes fixed.
　I'm looking away here because I'm going to admit what Percy thinks is right.

"Aren't you going to see me again?"
"You didn't say that, did you?" There is a competition, and no matter how many years pass from now on, the Yodamari-tei is here. That's enough, isn't it? It's just that 'oh ya ku so ku' in words is no good."

　These days I can't say "See you again." And I can't answer it.


　...because I'm a stranger.



　You don't know when you'll be gone, do you?





Can you promise to see me again? I can't tell a lie in this city...







"Come back and help Molly! You prodigal brother!"
"What's wrong with you! Are you not going to see me again?! I'm not going to move here until I meet you! Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me!"
"Oh, depressing! Whether I say it or not, the result won't change!"
"If you don't put it into words, you'll be anxious!"
"Are you a girl?"

　a complaining parsee in the store
　Well, this is.........if you show Jeanette this kind of interaction, you don't have to worry about it.

"I'll see you!"

　His voice was dignified and dignified voice.

"Mr. Jiro will definitely see Mr. Percy again. I will assure you."

　Jeanette declared, with a clear, refreshing smile.

"Therefore, don't worry about it's all right." Yes, Mr. Jiro."

　A soft smile turns to me.
　Is this some kind of threat?

　If I disappear tonight... Jeanette will be a frog.
　Well, I don't think Percy's going to do that,

"And there's a competition coming up."

　Jeanette says, peeping into something certain.

"There is no way that Mr. Jiro would not take part in the Battle of the Forty-two Wards. Because..."

　And he says proudly.


"for a man named Obajillo loves us and the Forty-two wards more than anyone else."


　It's Jeanette...


　Well, it's a little... cowardly, isn't it?



"...whether you love him or not, let alone."

　It can't be helped.
　It's just this time.
　It's special.

　I don't like Jeanette turning into a frog.
　Because I just said, 'No matter how many years have passed, the Yangtari-tei is here.' If Jeanette turns into a frog, the sun-dormouse will disappear, and this time I will have told a lie... That's a problem. I don't want to be a frog.

　So... I really can't help it... ...for once I'll ride you.

"I'll lead you to victory in the 42nd leg! That's a decision! Percy, come and see me when you want to see me so much."I'll speak up to the stunned Percy.

"...I'll be waiting for you."
"Hehehe! I've finally said it! Don't forget that word! I'll go and knock it off when it's gone.

　Where are you going to go after you're gone?
　He's a fool, after all.

　Feeling satisfied with what she said, Percy left with a straight face.

"Oh... I can't understand the atmosphere'said he.
"No,"

　Jeanette muttered, looking at Percy's back.

"I think he's an intelligent person,"
"...it feels differently."
"Yes,"

　For some reason, two people stood side by side in front of the door gazing into the eastern sky.

　We had a quiet time alone for several decades before Magda and Loretta came with Estella to the Yodamari-tei.

　It was very quiet... it was kind of a time to calm down.